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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.63 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.63 and 97.77 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.63 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.63 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.63 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 25,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,773.79/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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